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MAD DADS identifies man who was fatally shot at Youngerman Circle hotel
Read full article: MAD DADS identifies man who was fatally shot at Youngerman Circle hotelThe anti-violence group MAD DADS on Tuesday identified the man who Jacksonville police said was shot Feb. 8 at a Westside hotel and later died from his injuries
A former UF Health nurse accused of stealing hospital medication is the target of three investigations
Read full article: A former UF Health nurse accused of stealing hospital medication is the target of three investigationsA former UF Health Nurse accused of stealing hospital medication is the target of three investigations.
Memorial Hospital and Orange Park Medical Center transition to HCA Florida with new names
Read full article: Memorial Hospital and Orange Park Medical Center transition to HCA Florida with new namesMemorial Hospital and Orange Park Medical Center will now be called HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.
Employee dies after industrial accident at Fleming Island Home Depot
Read full article: Employee dies after industrial accident at Fleming Island Home DepotAn employee at the Home Depot in Fleming Island died after an industrial accident last week at the home improvement store on County Road 220, according to an incident report from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
1 dead, 1 arrested after Clay County motorcycle crash, authorities say
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 arrested after Clay County motorcycle crash, authorities sayOne man died and another man was arrested following a crash early Sunday morning involving a Harley-Davidson and a Volkswagen, according to authorities.
FHP: 27-year-old woman hit by pickup, killed while crossing Blanding Boulevard
Read full article: FHP: 27-year-old woman hit by pickup, killed while crossing Blanding BoulevardA 27-year-old woman crossing Blanding Boulevard was struck by a pickup truck near Wells Road on Sunday and died from her injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver cited in St. Augustine trolley crash that injured 12
Read full article: Driver cited in St. Augustine trolley crash that injured 12The driver of a trolley that overturned in St. Augustine and injured 12 people has been cited for reckless driving, the St. Augustine Police Department said Tuesday.
Clay County deputies suspect foul play in death of man found lying on County Road 220
Read full article: Clay County deputies suspect foul play in death of man found lying on County Road 220Clay County deputies are investigating the death of a man found lying on County Road 220 near Chief Ridaught Trail early Monday morning.
Art students liven up Orange Park Medical Center’s pediatric unit
Read full article: Art students liven up Orange Park Medical Center’s pediatric unitArt students from Middleburg High School recently brushed up on their painting skills by decorating ceiling tiles for the children staying at Orange Park Medical Center.
Driver turns himself in hours after woman in crash died
Read full article: Driver turns himself in hours after woman in crash diedHours after a woman was killed in a head-on crash on County Road 218 early Saturday morning that the Florida Highway Patrol described as a hit-and-run, a man surrendered to troopers.
Authorities: Man killed in exchange of gunfire with Clay County deputies
Read full article: Authorities: Man killed in exchange of gunfire with Clay County deputiesCLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A man died Saturday evening after exchanging gunfire with Clay County deputies, authorities said. On Monday afternoon, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Rudy Duvivier, 32. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived about five minutes later and encountered an armed man who then began firing shots at them. The deputies returned fire, striking the man, the Sheriff’s Office said. “I moved to Clay because I feel safer in Clay County for some reason.
Health care workers, employees at Orange Park Medical Center get 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Health care workers, employees at Orange Park Medical Center get 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccineORANGE PARK, Fla. – Orange Park Medical Center on Wednesday started administering the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to health care workers and employees. Over the last few weeks, the hospital has continued vaccinating thousands of health care workers. Margaret Refour, assistant chief nursing officer at OPMC, plans to get her second shot on Friday. Over the next few days, the hospital will continue giving the second dose of the vaccine to its employees. The second doses being administered at OPMC are not for the public -- just for employees of the hospital and health care workers who received the first dose there.
79-year-old driver dies in Orange Park Crash
Read full article: 79-year-old driver dies in Orange Park CrashA man from Massachusetts died Thursday morning after his van pulled out onto Blanding Boulevard in front of an oncoming car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 79-year-old was driving west on Kingfisher Boulevard about 9:30 a.m. when he pulled into traffic. The driver was taken to Orange Park Medical Center, where he died. The driver and an 11-year-old passenger in the SUV that struck the van, both from Jacksonville, were taken to Ascension St. Vincent’s with minor injuries. One northbound lane of Blanding was closed for part of the morning while the accident was investigated and cleared.
Orange Park Medical Center welcomes new batch of Christmas babies
Read full article: Orange Park Medical Center welcomes new batch of Christmas babiesChaylee and Aaliyah were among a handful of babies born on Christmas at Orange Park Medical Center. It was an especially Merry Christmas at Orange Park Medical Center, where several families welcomed newborns into the world. The hospital shared a handful of photos of babies clad in beanies and festive onesies with hilarious designs, such as Aaliyah whose outfit says “I’m Snow Cute.” Others included Chaylee, whose onesie said “No More Silent Nights,” and Tracy, whose outfit said “Too Cute For The Naughty List.”You can check out all the bundles of joy in the gallery below:
7th arrest made in Clay County man’s beating death
Read full article: 7th arrest made in Clay County man’s beating deathMarshals Service in Texas was the seventh person charged in connection to the November 2019 beating death of a Clay County man. Doug Roe Jr. was arrested Nov. 10 on a Clay County Sheriff’s Office warrant in connection with the murder of Stephen Perry, who was badly beaten with bats on the porch of a home near the Clay County/Putnam County line. Photo of Stephen Perry provided to WJXTClay County detectives investigated Perry’s murder for months and followed leads that took them to New York, Texas and Georgia. Alexsandria McNabb and Jesse Roe are charged with accessory after the fact to murder. The Sheriff’s Office said Perry had given Alexsandria McNabb, who was dating Kalvin Roe at the time, shoes for her son.
Coronavirus survivor & fiancée marry outside Orange Park Medical
Read full article: Coronavirus survivor & fiancée marry outside Orange Park MedicalORANGE PARK, Fla. – A COVID-19 survivor and his fiancée have tied the knot. Henry Bell spent nearly two months recovering after several days in an intensive care unit and on a ventilator. On Thursday, outside Orange Park Medical Center on Thursday. Bell said the staff at Orange Park Medical Center became family. “The staff was really nice and made us feel at home,” said Bell.
Doctor recommends parents clean candy packaging for trick-or-treaters
Read full article: Doctor recommends parents clean candy packaging for trick-or-treatersKids eating candy along with the trick or treat route, probably not a good idea as well. When you bring the candy home, it’s relatively easy to kind of spray it down on the outside packaging with some hand sanitizer. That shouldn’t cause a breakdown of the packaging and shouldn’t cause any health risks to children,” said Dr. Jennifer Chapman. RELATED: CDC list of Halloween activities organized by risk-levelDo not eat the candy while out, wait until you make it home and can properly clean the candy and its packaging. If you’re in a relatively low-risk situation and you really want to celebrate Halloween, you can do it safely.
What to know before going trick-or-treating
Read full article: What to know before going trick-or-treatingAnd even though this year promises to be different, the Broerings wanted to keep this tradition going strong. One way you can check that is by going to Halloween2020.org — set up by Harvard Global Health Institute. “To have a mask on that we know is protective against transmitting COVID and then to try and put another costume mask over the top of it, it’s probably not going to be an easy fit,” said Dr. Englund. Choose wisely — friends that you know have been practicing social distancing and limiting their own exposure as well. As an extra note of caution, Dr. Chapman recommends staying away from communal candy bowls.
Tips & Tricks: Here’s how to trick-or-treat safely during COVID-19
Read full article: Tips & Tricks: Here’s how to trick-or-treat safely during COVID-19But if you are going out, Orange Park Medical Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have some tips. Experts do not think that surface spread is the main mode of COVID-19 transmission, Orange Park Medical Center said. The easiest way to determine the COVID-19 risk level in your community go to www.Halloween2020.org where the Harvard Global Health Institute has an interactive map that details COVID risk level by county. “My advice would be to skip the Halloween parties this year and stick to outdoor trick-or-treating as your main family event, with proper social distancing,” Dr. Chapman said. I would also encourage kids to use hand sanitizer throughout the route and wash hands often and especially before eating,” Dr. Chapman said.
Jacksonville police: Woman arrested in shooting death of teenage girl
Read full article: Jacksonville police: Woman arrested in shooting death of teenage girlJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman was arrested Sunday in connection with the shooting death of a teenager Saturday evening outside a Wawa convenience store on the city’s Westside, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The shooting happened about 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Wawa on Wilson Boulevard near Lane Avenue South. Police said they found a teenage girl, who was identified by family members as 16-year-old Teneria McClendon, with a life-threatening gunshot wound. McClendon’s family said she and Cooper did not know each other, and the arrest report confirmed that. Seconds after the shooting, another viral video shows a woman being placed into handcuffs by police.
FHP: Pedestrian struck, killed on 103rd Street
Read full article: FHP: Pedestrian struck, killed on 103rd StreetPublished: May 18, 2020, 10:09 pm Updated: May 19, 2020, 8:51 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV on Monday night on Jacksonvilles Westside, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened about 9:15 p.m. on 103rd Street near Kinkaid Road. The Highway Patrol said a 68-year-old Jacksonville man was attempting to cross 103rd Street when he was hit by an SUV traveling in the outside westbound lane. The man was taken to Orange Park Medical Center, where he died, troopers said. The driver of the SUV, a 48-year-old Jacksonville woman, was reportedly uninjured.
FHP: 1 dead, 1 critically injured when car cut off motorcycle
Read full article: FHP: 1 dead, 1 critically injured when car cut off motorcyclePublished: May 18, 2020, 6:36 am Updated: May 18, 2020, 7:03 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 38-year-old woman has died after being thrown off a motorcycle Sunday night, according to a Florida Highway Patrol crash report. The driver of the motorcycle, a 43-year-old man, was also thrown off and suffered life-threatening injuries. The front of the motorcycle hit the right side of the Honda and both riders were thrown from the bike. They were rushed to Orange Park Medical Center where the woman died from her injuries. The motorcycle driver is still listed in critical condition.
Food4Frontline: Orange Park Medical Center nurses treated to lunch
Read full article: Food4Frontline: Orange Park Medical Center nurses treated to lunchORANGE PARK, Fla. – Restaurants continue to deliver breakfast and lunch for frontline workers as part of the Food4Frontline campaign. At Orange Park Medical Center in Clay County, 250 nurses were treated to lunch on Thursday. “It’s been very nice having the community reach out and support us, and this being the beginning of Nurses Week, it’s the perfect time,” said Nicole Schillace, Nurse Manager Cardiovascular Services at Orange Park Medical Center. Small businesses, like our partner Mission BBQ, have benefitted, too. “We at Mission BBQ, we’re just here to serve the front line.
Mandarin student recovering in ICU after ATV wreck
Read full article: Mandarin student recovering in ICU after ATV wreckORANGE PARK, Fla. – A Jacksonville teen is recovering in the intensive care unit at Orange Park Medical Center after suffering serious injuries last week in an ATV crash. A bystander used Jones’ phone to call his mother, and the teen was flown to the hospital for treatment. It hurts!’” his mother, Joyce, recalled. Despite the toll taken by the crash, Joyce Jones said her son is lucky to be alive. “It’s going to be not impossible, but it’s going to be hard,” Joyce Jones said of her son’s journey.
FHP: Man, 61, dies after being struck by vehicle while riding bicycle
Read full article: FHP: Man, 61, dies after being struck by vehicle while riding bicycleST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - A man died a week after he was struck by a sport utility vehicle while riding a bicycle just north of Crescent Beach in St. Johns County, the Florida Highway Patrol said Thursday. According to the Highway Patrol, a Honda CRV was traveling south on S.R. A1A, approaching Seascape Circle, as a bicyclist was traveling ahead of the CRV on southbound S.R. The bicyclist then turned left into the roadway and was struck by the vehicle, the Highway Patrol said. The Highway Patrol report shows the driver of the CRV, a 34-year-old Palm Coast woman, was reportedly uninjured, but taken to Flagler Hospital as a precaution.
FHP: Driver killed after losing control, overturning Jeep in Mandarin
Read full article: FHP: Driver killed after losing control, overturning Jeep in MandarinJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 34-year-old man was killed Sunday night in a crash on I-295 in Mandarin. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Thomas Clarke was traveling down I-295 northbound near Old St. Augustine Road when he lost control of his Jeep Grand Cherokee around 9:38 p.m. Troopers said his Jeep crossed over the express lanes dividers and crashed into a Chevrolet Camaro before overturning several times. Clarke was transported to Orange Park Medical Center where investigators said he later died. The woman in the Camaro was taken to Baptist Health South with minor injuries.
FHP: Man killed in crash on State Road 16 in Clay County
Read full article: FHP: Man killed in crash on State Road 16 in Clay CountyCLAY COUNTY, Fla. - A 36-year-old driver was killed Monday evening in a crash on State Road 16 at Sunset Avenue in Clay County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Jeep Wrangler headed west on State Road 16 crossed into the oncoming lane and hit a Mazda Protege being driven by Joshua Broadway, of Palatka. Broadway was taken to Orange Park Medical Center with critical injuries and died at the hospital. The 47-year-old driver of the Jeep was not hurt, and charges are pending. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
1 killed, 2 injured when teens crash into tree on Oakleaf Village Parkway
Read full article: 1 killed, 2 injured when teens crash into tree on Oakleaf Village ParkwayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - One teenager died and two others were hurt when a car slammed into a tree Monday afternoon on Oakleaf Village Parkway. Ive never heard anybody doing it around here," said a Oakleaf High senior who shares an English class with one of the teens who was injured. News4Jax was told the Oakleaf High student body plans to wear red on Tuesday to honor Keandre. And so, as soon as I found out it involved any of my classmates, I was devastated," said the Oakleaf High senior who spoke with News4Jax. Oakleaf Village Parkway at Merchants Way reopened about 5:45 p.m. Monday after the accident was investigated and cleared.
Police: Man arrested after downtown St. Augustine stabbing
Read full article: Police: Man arrested after downtown St. Augustine stabbingST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A man was arrested after a stabbing early Sunday morning in downtown St. Augustine, police said. After Palmer was placed into a patrol vehicle, according to the St. Augustine Police Department, officers found a knife in his front pocket and 13 counterfeit $100 bills in his wallet. Upcoming town hall meeting on nightlife planThe weekend stabbing happened ahead of a town hall meeting about a Quality of Nightlife Strategic Plan that was canceled due to Hurricane Dorian and rescheduled for next week. At a St. Augustine City Commission meeting last month, City Manager John Regan presented the five-point plan to address concerns raised by the changing character of the historic city's downtown nightlife environment. St. Augustine Police Chief Barry Fox and St. Augustine City Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline will be participating in the discussion.
3 injured in crash on Oakleaf Village Parkway
Read full article: 3 injured in crash on Oakleaf Village ParkwayPhoto from Teresa ShermanJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Rescue personnel from Jacksonville and Clay County responded Monday afternoon to a crash with life-threatening injuries on Oakleaf Village Parkway. Jacksonville Fire-Rescue said one patient was taken to Orange Park Medical Center in critical condition and two others hospitalized with serious injuries. Sky 4 over the scene and a photo from a viewer show a car in the median crushed by a tree. This article will be updated when more information becomes available. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
1 seriously injured in crash on Oakleaf Village Parkway
Read full article: 1 seriously injured in crash on Oakleaf Village ParkwayPhoto from Teresa ShermanJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Rescue personnel from Jacksonville and Clay County responded Monday afternoon to a crash with a life-threatening injury on Oakleaf Village Parkway. One patient was taken to the trauma unit at Orange Park Medical Center about 2:15 p.m. Sky 4 over the scene and a photo from a viewer show a car in the median crushed by a tree. This article will be updated when more information becomes available. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Couple gets married at Orange Park Medical Center
Read full article: Couple gets married at Orange Park Medical CenterORANGE PARK, Fla. - It was a tear-jerking moment in Clay County as a couple said their vows in a hospital room at Orange Park Medical Center on Wednesday. Brian Beni, 73, was admitted to the hospital after a long fight against lung cancer. Lynn and Brian Beni met at the age of thirteen and reconnected twelve years ago, when they fell in love and got married. The staff at Orange Park Medical Center created an intimate wedding ceremony during their last hours at the hospital. The staff at Orange Park Medical Center played the song from their first wedding and helped Beni be as comfortable as possible while they took new vows and performed a sand ceremony.
Orange Park Medical Center hosts blood drive ahead of Dorian
Read full article: Orange Park Medical Center hosts blood drive ahead of DorianORANGE PARK, Fla. - The need for blood during and after a hurricane is critical. Orange Park Medical Center hotest an emergency blood drive Saturday in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. According to the hospital, the drive collected quadruple the amount of blood it typically gets. Having extra supply on hand in our community can be lifesaving, said Orange Park Medical Center Emergency Room Physician Dr. Justin Deaton. As a trauma center, we have a constant need for blood supply," Deaton said.
1 critically injured in St. Augustine jet ski crash
Read full article: 1 critically injured in St. Augustine jet ski crashST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department responded to a jet ski crash Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at the St. Johns County Marina on Boating Club Road. Fire rescue says three people are being treated, one of whom was flown to Orange Park Medical Center in critical condition. Fire rescue says one of the patients was found in the water unconscious. He was rescued by good samaritans in a pontoon boat who performed CPR.
FHP finds Dodge Charger suspected in hit-and-run that killed woman on scooter
Read full article: FHP finds Dodge Charger suspected in hit-and-run that killed woman on scooterCLAY COUNTY, Fla. - State troopers armed with a search warrant found a car suspected of rear-ending a woman on a scooter early Saturday morning and leaving the scene. According to the FHP, the owner of a Clay County home where troopers believed the car involved might be refused to cooperate. The FHP said it has yet to determine who was driving the car that struck Cogliser's scooter. A neighbor, Calvin Pullen, saw troopers at the house and saw the car towed away. Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS (8477).
Woman hit on scooter located on US 17 in Fleming Island
Read full article: Woman hit on scooter located on US 17 in Fleming IslandFLEMMING ISLAND, Fla. - Troopers and Clay County deputies are looking for a driver who struck and killed a woman on a scooter Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 45-year-old woman was riding a 50 cc Suzuki west on Sandridge Road at Robbie Lee Road at 2:20 a.m. when she was rear-ended by a small black vehicle that left the scene. The was locate at U.S. 17 south of Village Square Parkway. Troopers said the vehicle likely has front-end damage. If you have any information about the crash, call the Florida Highway Patrol at Star FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS (8477).
Woman on scooter killed in Clay County hit-and-run
Read full article: Woman on scooter killed in Clay County hit-and-runTroopers and Clay County deputies are looking for a driver who struck and killed a woman on a scooter Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 45-year-old woman was riding a 50 cc Suzuki west on Sandridge Road at Robbie Lee Road at 2:20 a.m. when she was rear-ended by a small black vehicle that left the scene. The was locate at U.S. 17 south of Village Square Parkway. Troopers said the vehicle likely has front-end damage. If you have any information about the crash, call the Florida Highway Patrol at Star FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS (8477).
Police: 1 flown to hospital after crash involving scooter
Read full article: Police: 1 flown to hospital after crash involving scooterST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - One person was airlifted to a hospital after a crash Tuesday morning in St. Augustine, police said. The crash involving a scooter and a vehicle happened just after 10 a.m. on Ponce de Leon Boulevard near Hope Street. One person was flown to Orange Park Medical Center with serious injuries, according to the St. Augustine Police Department. One southbound lane of Ponce de Leon Boulevard was blocked for about an hour following the accident. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Orange Park Medical Center plans to fill over 100 new jobs
Read full article: Orange Park Medical Center plans to fill over 100 new jobsORANGE PARK, Fla. - As part of an expansion of the Orange Park Medical Center, leadership plans to fill over 100 new jobs, according to a news release. Due to the added room, the hospital plans to create more than 100 jobs. Like many businesses in our area were feeling the effects of the growth happening in Clay County, said Chad Patrick, chief executive officer at Orange Park Medical Center. In addition to the new patient tower, Orange Park Medical Center will be opening a 12,000 square foot expansion in July. Photo: Orange Park Medical CenterCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.